The increasing acceptance of gender fluidity and the courage of gender fluid individuals claiming their identity has led to a surge in name change applications. The legislation and government policy surrounding gender fluidity is outdated and in drastic need of review.
There is however, a simple and straightforward way of having your gender identity recognised and recorded by organisations. You can change your name and adopted title by Deed Poll declaration with little fuss.
What is gender fluidity?
Gender fluidity refers to the fluid nature of a persons gender expression or gender identity or both. These changes may be in expression, but not identity, or transversely in their identity but not expression. Sometimes expression ad identity change simultaneously.
In order to feel more comfortable or be able to relate closer to their chosen gender identity, many gender fluid individuals opt to change their name to a non-binary or asexual name.
So What is a Gender Recognition certificate?
You may have heard of a Gender Recognition Certificate, often referred to simply as a GRC. GRC's have been issued in the United Kingdom for over 17 years and are mandated by the gender Recognition Act of 2004. To obtain a GRC the applicant must show that the name and gender has been amended on their birth certificate.
A birth certificate can be amended to reflect this change where the applicant has legally changed their name with the intention of assuming a new gender. It is important to note that a Deed Poll declaration will enable the applicant to change the name on all of their official government issued identification documents regardless of whether any medical gender realignment procedure has been undertaken.
Using a GRC as proof of name...
Most applicants don't want to show their GRC to prove their change of name. This is understandable, gender reassignment is a very personal journey and many people don't feel comfortable showing their GRC to an employer or other third party.
You can use your Deed Poll name change certificate as proof of your new name. A Deed Poll is a legally accepted document, drafted in accordance with the laws and legislation of the United Kingdom.
How to change your name by Deed Poll...
If you are thinking about changing your name by Deed Poll please feel free to get in touch. Our team are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year to answer your queries and guide you through the name change process. You can contact us at any time using the online chat function.
Visit our quick and simple to use online application page by clicking here.